Modern exterior door mirrors do considerably more than reflect the view behind: they house heating elements, electric adjustment motors, integrated indicators, blind-spot sensors, and folding mechanisms that each carry their own OE reference. A single impact with a wing mirror housing โ whether from a passing cyclist or a narrow car-park pillar โ can crack the glass, damage the adjustment motor, or split the casing in a way that leaves the driver legally non-compliant for an MOT. Beyond collision damage, prolonged exposure to road grit and moisture causes the adjustment motor brushes to seize, producing a mirror that only moves in one direction or fails to hold its position at speed. ALKAR and POLCAR manufacture replacement mirror housings and full assemblies covering a broad range of European platforms, while BLIC and PRASCO supply glass elements and casing parts separately. Because door mirror fitment depends on vehicle-specific mounting points, wiring plug configuration, and whether the car has heated or camera-integrated units, the OE number is the only reliable way to ensure the replacement matches the body aperture and the vehicle's electrical system. Ford, Volkswagen, and Fiat are among the most common platforms in this catalogue.
Side mirrors are highly vehicle-specific: the mounting bracket, wiring loom plug, and glass curvature differ not just between makes and models but between trim levels of the same model. Each listing on this page shows the OE reference TecDoc links to your exact variant. Use your make, model, year, and body style to filter, then confirm against the part number stamped on your existing mirror base. Ordering by OE reference avoids fitment issues with plug incompatibility or incompatible heating element resistance.
OEM mirrors are supplied directly by manufacturers such as ALKAR or BLIC to vehicle assembly lines and carry the factory OE code. Quality aftermarket assemblies from names like POLCAR and PRASCO replicate the glass curvature, motor voltage, and casing dimensions of the originals. Very cheap replacements sometimes use thinner glass that distorts the reflection, or motors with lower IP ratings that seize in wet winter conditions faster than the originals. For mirrors with integrated heating, camera feeds, or indicator strips, the quality difference between tiers becomes more significant.
No. Unlike brakes or shock absorbers, door mirrors are independent components on opposite sides of the vehicle and there is no functional reason to replace an undamaged mirror when only one has been struck. The only situation where replacing both makes sense is when matching a colour-coded respray, or when a very high mileage vehicle shows corrosion in both mirror housings simultaneously. In all other cases, replacing only the damaged side is correct and cost-effective.
The most obvious sign is physical damage โ a cracked glass, broken casing, or missing indicator lens following an impact. Functional failures include an adjustment motor that no longer responds to the cabin switch or only moves in one axis, a heated glass element that fails to clear in frosty conditions, and a folding mechanism that snaps shut but won't re-open. Sometimes the mirror glass develops a milky condensation layer between the element and the backing plate, indicating moisture ingress that has damaged the heating element connections rather than the glass itself.
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